Charley Pride Albums (44)
'Comfort of Her Wings'
Release Date 4/29/2003
Tracks 13
Label Music City
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What The Critics Say
Charley Pride is still sonically stuck in the '70s era of country & western, but that is far from a bad thing. Relegated to small labels, Pride's signature sound and timeless voice is strong for slow tempo toe-tappers like "Hook in My Heart." The singer is also adept at spinning stories that easily draw listeners in such as the pretty "Empty Shoes" that has just a trace of Waylon Jennings in it. When Pride opts for melodic ballads, he shines on numbers like the fine "Chain of Love" and the somber, lap steel accents on "Old Heart (Rest in Pieces)." This is also true on "Field of Dreams," a duet with Janie Fricke. Equally impressive is the honky tonk style emanating from "I Need Somebody Bad." As if you can't see the obvious likes of Merle Haggard or George Jones in the album, Pride drives that message home with the one-two punch of "Trapped in an Old Country Song" and "(I Believe In) Good Old Country Music." There is no new ground broken by Pride, but there are only two songs that come off rather poorly. "Two Pump Texaco" tries a different beat but misses the mark while "Stars and Stripes" reeks of jingoism. Vocally Pride still sounds note and pitch perfect, resulting in another solid album from one of the genre's legends. ~ Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide
'A Tribute to Jim Reeves'
Release Date 5/15/2001
Tracks 15
Label Madacy
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What The Critics Say
Few artists would even dare attempt to cover the music of the legendary Jim Reeves, but country mainstay Charley Pride does so with admirable vocal prowess on A Tribute to Jim Reeves. Pride's rich, mellow tone captures the essence of the man that fans called "Gentleman Jim." A number of Reeves' hits are here, including his signature hit "He'll Have to Go," a successful pop crossover in Reeves' day. Perhaps this common pop crossover thread is why Pride is able to deliver such a convincing tribute; Pride himself is a crossover act. Besides a warming vocal performance, this album has an extraordinary instrumental arrangement going for it. The same soft, airy Nashville sound throughout closely matches original Reeves albums. When Charley Pride croons "Welcome to My World," it is clearly a world he shares, at least musically, with Jim Reeves. ~ Rick Cohoon, All Music Guide
'The Sensational Charley Pride'
Release Date 8/18/1998
Tracks 12
Label Koch International
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What The Critics Say
Charley Pride proves that even in his fourth decade as a traditional country singer, he can still bring an audience to its feet. This album, recorded at Pride's theatre in Branson, begins with his biggest hit, "Kiss an Angel Good Morning," and moves through an appealing set of country songs that have helped Charley stay at the top of the country music game, including his popular hit, "I Don't Think She's in Love Anymore." ~ Michael B. Smith, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Charley Pride's 1969 album In Person is that rare live album that rates right alongside the artist's studio long-players. Recorded at Panther Hall in Fort Worth, TX, it features impeccable sound and captures Pride at his most genial -- he shows an amazing sense of humor about his unusual status in the country music pecking order -- as well as in excellent voice, as he offers up concert renditions of his own hits ("Just Between You and Me," etc.) as well as classics by Hank Williams ("Lovesick Blues," "Kaw-Liga"), Conway Twitty's "The Image of Me," and Dave Dudley's "Six Days on the Road," among others, and closes with an extraordinary rendition of "Cotton Fields." His singing is wonderful, his yodeling superb, and the whole vibe of this show is so positive as to make it the perfect introduction to Pride's work. Indeed, if there is any flaw to this album at all, it's the 28-minute running time, but what's here is so good that it's substantial regardless of the brevity. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Charley Pride had long since reached his commercial peak when Classics With Pride came out in 1996, but the very enjoyable release demonstrated that at 56, he could still sing with plenty of warmth and charisma. The CD may not be in a class with his best work of the 1960s and '70s, but even so, it was among the most noteworthy country offerings of 1996. The emphasis is on covers, and the veteran singer successfully turns his attention to vintage country like "Ramblin' Rose," "Please Help Me, I'm Fallin'," "Lovesick Blues" (which Hank Williams defined in the 1940s) and Don Gibson's "Sea of Heartbreak" as well as "You've Got to Stand for Something," a hit for Aaron Tippin in 1990. Another high point is a cover of Brook Benton's "It's Just a Matter of Time," which works quite well in a country-pop setting. Novices would be better off with a collection of Pride's RCA output, but diehard fans will be glad to hear how good he still sounded in the mid-'90s. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
'I'm Gonna Love Her on the Radio'
Release Date 10/17/1990
Tracks 10
Label Capitol
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'After All This Time'
Release Date 10/17/1990
Tracks 10
Label Capitol
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'Christmas in My Home Town'
Release Date 1/1/1990
Tracks 10
Label RCA Records
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What The Critics Say
The title tune was a great Christmas hit. This is mellow C&W for the holidays. ~ David A. Milberg, All Music Guide
